What is the Spanish word for "tragedy"?

Learn how to say "tragedy" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

tragedy

Spanish

tragedia

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Alternative translations of "tragedy"

catástrofe
desgracia
drama
fatalidad

Examples of how to use "tragedy" in Spanish

English
The sudden death of the young actor was a tragedy.
Spanish
La muerte repentina del joven actor fue una tragedia.
English
The play was a great tragedy for everyone.
Spanish
La obra fue una gran tragedia para todos.
English
Losing her job felt like a personal tragedy.
Spanish
Perder su trabajo se sintió como una tragedia personal.
English
They discussed the tragedy after the news report.
Spanish
Discutieron la tragedia después del informe de noticias.
English
It was a tragedy that changed their lives.
Spanish
Fue una tragedia que cambió sus vidas.

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